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Majestys Collection (#2)

"Majestys: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Performance" Step into a world where majesty reigns supreme

Background imageMajestys Collection: Plan and elevation of a Regency Era, Gothic style

Plan and elevation of a Regency Era, Gothic style domestic chapel. Floorplan shows raised pews for the estate owner A, slightly raised pews for the stewards, and low pews for the domestic workers

Background imageMajestys Collection: Front entrance to his majestys cottage, Windsor

Front entrance to his majestys cottage, Windsor Great Park. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1823

Background imageMajestys Collection: Railway locomotives, 1837-1886

Railway locomotives, 1837-1886
Great Western, North London, London Chatham & Dover, St Helens and Sligo Leitrim & Northern County Railways locomotives, 1837-1886. Each illustrated with key details/measurements for the engines

Background imageMajestys Collection: Cartoon, Charles Hawtrey, actor and theatre manager

Cartoon, Charles Hawtrey, actor and theatre manager
Cartoon, Charles Hawtrey (1858-1923), English actor, director, producer and manager - Don t put your fingers into too many pies, Mr Hawtrey! 1885

Background imageMajestys Collection: Inland revenue envelope, c. 1920s

Inland revenue envelope, c. 1920s
An prepaid envelope for the collection of income tax, addressed Inverness, Scotland. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageMajestys Collection: Black Labradors of George V - Wolferton Simon, Scrub & Bob

Black Labradors of George V - Wolferton Simon, Scrub & Bob
Black Labradors of King George V - Wolferton Simon, Scrub & Bob Date: 1935

Background imageMajestys Collection: Parliament of the time of Henry V

Parliament of the time of Henry V
Interior of Parliament, around the time of Henry V. Date: 15th century

Background imageMajestys Collection: Privy Council seated around Henry V

Privy Council seated around Henry V
Members of the Privy Council also know as Majestys Most Honourable Privy Council, were exclusively men, a body of advisers to the sovereign, her showing seated around the king of England at the time

Background imageMajestys Collection: His Majestys ship Crystal Palace

His Majestys ship Crystal Palace: the training headquarters of the Royal Naval Division. Marching on board in mufti; a ride on the sphinx; the sleeping quarters; the Egyptian court

Background imageMajestys Collection: Rat-catcher 1850s

Rat-catcher 1850s
Jack Black, was a rat-catcher and mole destroyer from Battersea. Date: circa 1850s

Background imageMajestys Collection: Madame Trebelli, Her Majestys Theatre, London

Madame Trebelli, Her Majestys Theatre, London
Advert for Elliott and Fry, photographers -- Madame Zelia Trebelli-Bettini (Zelia Gilbert, 1836-1892), French opera singer, Her Majestys Theatre, London, J H Mapleson, Lessee and Manager. 1880

Background imageMajestys Collection: His Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London

His Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London
His Majestys Theatre (now Her Majestys Theatre), Haymarket, London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageMajestys Collection: Twins, Betty & Beth Dodge

Twins, Betty & Beth Dodge
The Dodge Twins, from America, performing in a new musical called Oh Kay!, at His Majestys Theatre. 1927

Background imageMajestys Collection: Advert for John Ward invalid chairs 1870s

Advert for John Ward invalid chairs 1870s
John Ward, by Her Majestys Royal Letters Patent And by Special Appointment to Her Majesty, a selection of invalid chairs. Date: circa 1870s

Background imageMajestys Collection: His Majestys Airship R34

His Majestys Airship R34. Built by by William Beardmore and Company in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, R34 first flew on 14 March 1919

Background imageMajestys Collection: King Edward and Queen Alexandra consort on board His Majestys Yacht

King Edward and Queen Alexandra consort on board His Majestys Yacht HMY Victoria and Albert, at Cowes

Background imageMajestys Collection: Her Majestys poultry house, Windsor 1843

Her Majestys poultry house, Windsor 1843
Queen Victorias private Royal poultry house in Windsor, secluded on the boundaries of the Home Park, attached to Windsor Castle. Date: 1843

Background imageMajestys Collection: Floating H. M.s Sultan out of dock 1870

Floating H. M.s Sultan out of dock 1870
Launch of H.M.S Sultan of Her Majestys ship Sultan, at Chatham Dockyard with crowds watching, most powerful ironclad afloat (at the time). Date: 1870

Background imageMajestys Collection: Launch of HMS Caledonia 1862

Launch of HMS Caledonia 1862
Launch of Her Majestys armour-plated screw-frigate HMS Caledonia at Woolwich Date: 24 October 1862

Background imageMajestys Collection: FLAG SIGNALS IN NAVY

FLAG SIGNALS IN NAVY
A barefoot rating signalling with flags on board a warship of Her Majestys Navy. Date: circa 1890

Background imageMajestys Collection: LOWERING SHIPS FLAG

LOWERING SHIPS FLAG
A rating lowers the ensign at sunset aboard a warship of Her Majestys Navy. Date: circa 1890

Background imageMajestys Collection: LEAVING OPERA HOUSE

LEAVING OPERA HOUSE
Opera-goers leaving the Opera House (His Majestys Theatre), London Date: 1820

Background imageMajestys Collection: LEAVING THE THEATRE, 1907

LEAVING THE THEATRE, 1907
Fashionable playgoers leave His Majestys Theatre in the Haymarket, London Date: 1907

Background imageMajestys Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108257

EyeUbiquitous_20108257
England, London, The White Tower, Tower of London

Background imageMajestys Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108250

EyeUbiquitous_20108250
England, London, The White Tower, Tower of London

Background imageMajestys Collection: The Dubarry, with Anny Ahlers, His Majestys Theatre, London

The Dubarry, with Anny Ahlers, His Majestys Theatre, London
The Dubarry, with Anny Ahlers, at His Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London

Background imageMajestys Collection: Launch of Her Majestys Ironclad Frigate at Devonport Date: 1863

Launch of Her Majestys Ironclad Frigate at Devonport Date: 1863

Background imageMajestys Collection: WW2 Poster -- National Savings

WW2 Poster -- National Savings
The Most You Can Save Is The Least They Deserve. Coloured photolithograph poster after Elgar. Published by the National Savings Committee and His Majestys Stationery Office

Background imageMajestys Collection: A Gentleman Pensioner, Aka The Honourable Band Of Gentlemen Pensioners, 1687

A Gentleman Pensioner, Aka The Honourable Band Of Gentlemen Pensioners, 1687. Bodyguard To The British Monarch. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Background imageMajestys Collection: Her Majestys Royal Palace And Fortress, Known As The Tower Of London, London, England

Her Majestys Royal Palace And Fortress, Known As The Tower Of London, London, England, In The Late 19Th Century. From London, Historic And Social, Published 1902

Background imageMajestys Collection: The Tower Of London, London, England In The Early 19Th Century

The Tower Of London, London, England In The Early 19Th Century. From The History Of England Published 1859

Background imageMajestys Collection: Drum Major And Drummers, Coldstream Guards In The Late 19Th Century

Drum Major And Drummers, Coldstream Guards In The Late 19Th Century. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War, Volume 1 By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Background imageMajestys Collection: Panorama Of The Skyline Of The City Of London And The Tower Of London; London, England

Panorama Of The Skyline Of The City Of London And The Tower Of London; London, England

Background imageMajestys Collection: Soldier in grey and yellow uniform on a greetings card

Soldier in grey and yellow uniform on a greetings card
Soldier in grey and yellow uniform on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageMajestys Collection: Bermuda - Dockyard - looking south

Bermuda - Dockyard - looking south
HMD Bermuda (Her/His Majestys Dockyard) - the principal base of the Royal Navy in the Western Atlantic between American independence and the Cold War - looking south Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMajestys Collection: Cinderella Flyer, starring Minnie Palmer

Cinderella Flyer, starring Minnie Palmer
Cinderella. Late nineteenth century flyer in the shape of a butterfly. It is not clear which Her Majestys Theatre is meant, but printed in Glasgow (Mackenzie and Co. 83 Renfield Street. Glasgow)

Background imageMajestys Collection: Colonel Newcome adapted by Michael Morton

Colonel Newcome adapted by Michael Morton (1864 11 January 1931) from W. M. Thackerays novel The Newcomes (1853-5). First produced at His Majestys Theatre in London, on 29th May 1906

Background imageMajestys Collection: Action Travel Adventure with the Light Infantry of the Light

Action Travel Adventure with the Light Infantry of the Light
Action/ Travel/ Adventure/ with the/ Light Infantry/ of the Light Division.Colour photolithograph recruiting poster published by Her Majesty

Background imageMajestys Collection: Take a 3-year job with the Professionals

Take a 3-year job with the Professionals, / Starting pay L 19.53 a week.Colour photolithograph recruiting poster published by Her Majesty

Background imageMajestys Collection: It?s a skilled trade join the / Regular Army

It?s a skilled trade join the / Regular Army
It?s a/ skilled/ trade/ join the/ Regular Army.Colour photolithograph recruiting poster published by Her Majesty?s Stationery Office, 1960 (c).Printed by G.C.M

Background imageMajestys Collection: On Her Majestys Service

On Her Majestys Service -- delivery of a telegram. 1893

Background imageMajestys Collection: William, 1st Baron Blakeney, Irish soldier

William, 1st Baron Blakeney, Irish soldier
WilIiam Blakeney, 1st Baron Blakeney (1672-1761), Irish soldier, Colonel of His Majestys Inniskilling Regiment of Foot, depicted as Lieutenant-Governor of Minorca. Date: 1756

Background imageMajestys Collection: Oliver Twist by J Comyns Carr

Oliver Twist by J Comyns Carr
Promotional postcard for Oliver Twist by J. Comyns Carr from the novel by Charles Dickens. First produced at His Majestys Theatre, 10th July 1905

Background imageMajestys Collection: The O Flynn by Justin Huntly McCarthy

The O Flynn by Justin Huntly McCarthy
Promotional flyer for The O Flynn by Justin Huntly McCarthy. First produced at His Majestys Theatre, 1st February 1910. Front page of four-page flyer for His Majestys. Artist: Charles Buchel

Background imageMajestys Collection: The Man From Blankleys by F Anstey

The Man From Blankleys by F Anstey
Promotional postcard for The Man From Blankleys by F. Anstey. from his novel. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, 25th April 1901. Fourteen are sitting around the dinner table

Background imageMajestys Collection: The Heart of a Shopgirl by H Schrier and L Percy

The Heart of a Shopgirl by H Schrier and L Percy
Promotional postcard for The Heart of a Shop-girl by Henrietta Schrier and Lodge Percy. First produced at the Kings Theatre, Longsight, 11th September and Stratford East, 30th October 1916

Background imageMajestys Collection: The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley & Edward Knoblock

The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley & Edward Knoblock
Promotional flyer for The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley and Edward Knoblock from Priestleys novel (1929). First produced His Majestys Theatre, 14th June 1931.Artist: Charles Buchel

Background imageMajestys Collection: Orpheus in the Underground by Alfred Noyes

Orpheus in the Underground by Alfred Noyes
Inside pages of a promotional flyer for Orpheus in the Underground by Alfred Noyes, Frederick Norton and Herbert Tree, from Orphee aux Enfers by Hector Cremeux and Ludovic Halevy




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"Majestys: A Tapestry of History, Art, and Performance" Step into a world where majesty reigns supreme. From the grandeur of Her Majestys Australian Ship (HMAS) Melbourne (21), sailing through vast oceans with unwavering strength, to the delicate grace of four ballerinas pirouetting on a music sheet, each movement an ode to beauty. Witness Beerbohm Tree's mesmerizing transformation as Rip Van Winkle, his portrayal capturing the essence of time's passage and awakening our own introspection. In contrast, stand witness to the Court-Martial of Lt. Perry, a gripping tale that unravels within H. Majesty's 46th Regiment; justice hangs in balance as lives intertwine. Travel across continents as Boer Prisoners of War land at Bermuda - their faces etched with stories untold - reminding us of the human cost amidst conflicts that shape nations. Meanwhile, Dorothy Donnelly's enchanting masterpiece "The Student Prince" unfolds on stage at His Majesty's Theatre; love and longing dance hand in hand under shimmering lights. Find solace in The Happy Island at His Majesty's Theatre in London – an escape from reality where laughter echoes through every corner. Herbert Beerbohm Tree takes center stage once more as Shakespeare’s King Richard II – his commanding presence evoking emotions long dormant within us. Through two captivating photos from Hassan at His Majesty’s Theatre emerges a glimpse into another world entirely – one filled with mystery and intrigue that leaves us yearning for more. Walter Richards' brush strokes immortalize The 24th South Wales Borderers while paying homage to Her Majesty’s Army stationed proudly by The Horse Guards. Finally, bear witness to history unfolding before your eyes with the formation of the Irish Guards - their unity symbolizing loyalty and dedication beyond measure.